Brancepeth Castle Summer Craft Fair 2026

A spectacular three -day craft fair in a country castle! 70 stalls of unique crafts. Cafes open serving delicious home made food and cakes. Craft workshops and activities.

Over 70 separate stalls of different and amazing crafts will be displayed for sale in Brancepeth Castle in Brancepeth, Durham from all over the North. Crafts to see, buy and commission including fine art, photography, jewellery, textiles, pottery, glassware, leather craft, woodwork, sculpture, clothing, household items, up - cycling, and luxury local foods and ales, garden plants.

See inside and outside a beautiful private castle setting (featured in ‘Saving Country Houses’ which you can catch on their Youtube channel and on Channel 4)

See the amazing crafts, meet the artists and makers, check out the activities, enjoy some lovely home cooking and baking and a have a wonderful day out in this country castle. Everyone welcome!

*Free catalogue of exhibitors.
*Workshops including woodturning, bookbinding, pastel landscapes and more
*Private chapel and Archives room open to visit
*Medieval reenactment group
*Children's activities in the church
*Delicious home-made hot and cold food, cakes and scones available, served by the castle owners in the castle cafes.
*Free parking.
*Wheelchair access throughout.

Opening Hours:

24-26th July 2026

Opening times:

Friday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday 12:00 noon - 5:00pm

Admission Fees:

The first hour each day £5.50 (£5 for over 66)
All other times £4.50 (£4 for over 66)
Under 14s: FREE

Please pre-book online at the Brancepeth Castle website or pay at the gate.

Disabled Facilities: Fully wheelchair accessible